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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event
reported): August 19, 2024
CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Tennessee |
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62-0812904 |
(State or
Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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Identification No.) |
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305 Hartmann Drive, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip code)
(615) 444-5533
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock (Par Value $0.01) Rights to Purchase Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (Par Value $0.01) |
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CBRL |
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The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Global Select Market) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 19, 2024, Cracker Barrel
Old Country Store, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release confirming that The
Lion Fund II, L.P., an affiliate of Biglari Holdings Inc. (“Biglari”) has notified the Company of its intention to
nominate five candidates to stand for election to the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at the Company’s
2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
A copy of the Company’s press release acknowledging Biglari’s
intention to nominate five candidates to the Board is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and
is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto
duly authorized.
Date: August 19, 2024 |
CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC. |
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By: |
/s/ Richard M. Wolfson |
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Richard M. Wolfson |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
Investor Contact: |
Adam Hanan |
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(615) 443-9887 |
Media Contact: |
Heidi Pearce |
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(615) 235-4135 |
CRACKER BARREL RESPONDS TO
BIGLARI NOMINATIONS
LEBANON, Tenn., Aug. 19,
2024 -- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) today confirmed that The Lion Fund II, L.P., an affiliate of Biglari
Holdings Inc., both of which are controlled by Sardar Biglari, has announced its intent to nominate five candidates to stand for election
to the Company's Board of Directors at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
This marks the sixth time Biglari has nominated candidates
for Board seats, the fourth time nominating himself, and the seventh proxy contest overall that Biglari has launched in the last 13 years.
Each time, our shareholders have rejected Biglari's nominees and positions by significant and increasing margins.
The Cracker Barrel Board is composed of ten highly
qualified directors, nine of whom are independent, and six of whom have been appointed in the last four years. In addition to the Board's
demonstrated track record of leadership refreshment, Cracker Barrel remains committed to its publicly announced strategic transformation
plans to increase brand relevancy, consistently deliver food and an experience guests love, and grow long-term sales and profitability.
This plan is being led by our newly appointed CEO, Julie Masino, and has the full support of all of our independent directors, including
the director whom the Board appointed as part of a 2022 settlement agreement with Biglari.
Although Cracker Barrel is disappointed that Biglari
has chosen to launch another distracting and costly proxy contest, the Company's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will thoughtfully
consider Biglari's nominations in keeping with its practices of good governance. The Board will present its formal recommendations to
shareholders in due course.
Important Additional Information and Where to Find
It
Cracker Barrel intends to file a preliminary and definitive
proxy statement (the "Proxy Statement") and accompanying WHITE proxy card in connection with the solicitation of proxies for
the 2024 annual meeting of Cracker Barrel shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ACCOMPANYING WHITE PROXY CARD AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
(THE "SEC") CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Shareholders may obtain the Proxy Statement, any amendments or supplements to the Proxy Statement and other documents filed by Cracker
Barrel with the SEC for no charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available at no charge in the Investors section
of Cracker Barrel's corporate website at www.crackerbarrel.com.
Participants in the Solicitation
Cracker Barrel,
its directors and certain of its executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Cracker Barrel
shareholders in connection with the matters to be considered at the Annual Meeting. Information regarding the names of Cracker Barrel's
directors and executive officers and certain other individuals and their respective interests in Cracker Barrel by security holdings or
otherwise is set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Cracker Barrel for the fiscal year ended July 28, 2023, and Cracker Barrel's definitive proxy statement for the 2023 annual meeting of Cracker Barrel shareholders, filed with the
SEC on October 6, 2023 (the "2023 Proxy Statement"). Please refer to the sections captioned "Executive Compensation," "Stock
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" and "Board of Directors and Committees-Compensation of Directors"
in the 2023 Proxy Statement. To the extent holdings of such participants in Cracker Barrel's securities have changed since the amounts
described in the 2023 Proxy Statement, such changes have been reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 3 or Statements
of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC: Form 4, filed by Thomas H. Barr, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on November 20, 2023; Form 4s, filed by Carl T. Berquist, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on November 20, 2023 and on July 9, 2024; Form 4, filed by Jody L. Bilney, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on November 20, 2023; Form 4, filed by Meg Crofton, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on November 20, 2023; Form 4, filed by Gilbert Raymond Davila, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on November 20, 2023; Form 4, filed by William W. Moreton, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on November 20, 2023; Form 4, filed by Gisel Ruiz, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on November 20, 2023; Form 4, filed by Darryl L. Wade, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on November 20, 2023; Form 3 and Form 4, filed by John W. Garratt, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on December 20, 2023; Form 4, filed by Bruce Hoffmeister, with the
filings of Cracker Barrel on January 3, 2024; Form 4, filed by Jim Mark Spurgin, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on January 18, 2024; Form 3, filed by Brian T. Vaclavik, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on February 23, 2024; Form 3, filed by Edwards Christopher Bryant, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on June 13, 2024; Form 3 and Form 4, filed by Cheryl Janet Henry, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on June 20, 2024; Form 3, filed by Sarah O. Moore, with the filings
of Cracker Barrel on July 23, 2024; and Form 4, filed by Julie D. Masino, with the filings of Cracker Barrel on August 8, 2024. Details regarding the nominees of Cracker Barrel's Board of Directors for election at the Annual Meeting will be included
in the Proxy Statement when it becomes available
About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq:
CBRL) is on a mission to bring craveable, delicious homestyle food and unique retail products to all guests while serving up memorable,
distinctive experiences that make everyone feel welcome. Established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn., Cracker Barrel and its affiliates operate
approximately 660 company-owned Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations in 44 states and own the fast-casual Maple Street Biscuit
Company. For more information about the company, visit www.crackerbarrel.com.
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